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Mushrooms in the Dresden Heath: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Dresden Heath: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Unfavourable

Honey Fungus

In the Dresden Heath, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 17 out of 100. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample covers elevations from 216 to 271 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 17/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (17/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.

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Historical occurrence density in this region

This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).

  1. Jan moderate
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar few
  4. Apr few
  5. May few
  6. Jun hardly any
  7. Jul few
  8. Aug moderate
  9. Sept many
  10. Oct peak
  11. Nov moderate
  12. Dec few

The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).

Frequently reported edible mushrooms:

Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.

Season calendar of typical species

The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.

Honey Fungus

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Wood Blewit

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug out of season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec season, rare here

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Field Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in the Dresden Heath

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Dresden Heath

Across 4 woodland samples in the Dresden Heath, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4) and mixed forest (2/4). Elevations between 216 m and 271 m.

What the forecast is based on

FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.

Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Dresden Heath

Are there mushrooms in the Dresden Heath right now?

In the Dresden Heath, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Dresden Heath?

General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Dresden Heath?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Dresden Heath appear mainly in these months: January, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Dresden Heath?

The analysed sites in the Dresden Heath fall into these elevation zones: hill country.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Dresden Heath?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Dresden Heath: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.

What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Dresden Heath?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Dresden Heath in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Dresden Heath, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Poison helpline and mushroom advice

FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.

If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.

No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 112.

Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.

Sources

Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.